About Us
OUR STORY
Welcome to Northern Mixed Martial Arts (NMMA), the premier martial arts facility in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs. Founded on the principles of discipline, respect, and dedication, NMMA stands out as a unique blend of tradition and innovation in the martial arts world. Our gym is not just a place to train—it’s a community where passion for martial arts meets a commitment to excellence.
At NMMA, we take pride in offering a diverse range of martial arts disciplines, each led by experienced Black Belt instructors who bring decades of training, competition, and teaching experience to the mat. Our programs include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, Japanese Ju Jitsu, and Okinawan Full Contact Karate. Whether you’re interested in mastering the grappling techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the striking precision of Kickboxing and Boxing, or the comprehensive self-defense skills of Japanese Ju Jitsu and Karate, we have the expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Northern Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
Our affiliations with some of the most respected martial arts organizations—such as the Australian Elite Team (BJJ), Combat Ju Jitsu Academy (Japanese Ju Jitsu), and Ryukyu Ocho Suidi Bujutsu Kyokai (Karate)—ensure that our students receive top-tier instruction and remain connected to the broader martial arts community. These partnerships are a testament to our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of teaching and continuous learning.
NMMA is more than just a gym; it’s a family-friendly environment where students of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your martial arts journey, an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, or an aspiring competitive fighter, NMMA provides a supportive and challenging atmosphere to help you grow. Our classes cater to both adults and children, and we pride ourselves on fostering a positive and welcoming community.
Join us at Northern Mixed Martial Arts and become part of a legacy of excellence. Discover the strength, confidence, and camaraderie that come from training in a world-class facility with instructors who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. At NMMA, we don’t just teach martial arts—we build warriors for life.
Matt’s experience and qualifications can be found under ‘Founder’s Profile’.Other than martial arts, we also train people for Police Entry, Army Entry and Special Sporting Events.
Sensei and head instructor Matt Tonkin has been in the Team Tonks @ Northern Mixed Martial Arts Epping Victoria industry for over 20 years and has been teaching for 10 years. He says that everything taught at NMMA is genuine.
“We are not fake – all our styles use street-orientated techniques to get maximum results. We offer a full time training centre and it is the place to go for the hardest training around. Just try us out!.”
Our Team
